School of Design Bachelor of design Innovation
2011 Trimester 2
COURSE OUTLINE
INDN 252 DESIGN PHYSIOLOGY GENERAL Elective; Trimester Two; 20 points
ASSESSMENT 100% internal by assignment
CLASSTIMES AND LOCATIONS LECTURE:
Tuesday 9:30am – 10:20am
Room: VS 221
STUDIO:
Tuesday/ Friday 10:30am – 12:20pm
Room: VS 303A & VS 001
LAB:
Friday 9:30am – 10:20am
Room: VS 001
COORDINATOR AND TUTORS Coordinator
Tutors
Bernard Guy Room: VS 2.29B Phone:463-6291 Office Hours: Monday 10:00-11:00am or by appointment Email: bernard.guy @vuw.ac.nz
Alex Keegan alex@firstyeardesign.com Lisa Scott scottlisa@myvuw.ac.nz Room: 3.02 Office Hours to be confirmed with tutors
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COURSE SYNOPSIS INDN 252 design physiology compliments your established methods of enquiry with a human focused approach committed to understanding human and design physiology within the context of activity, object and environment. The basic principles of human factors are introduced through a range of studio, laboratory and field experiments, leading to the engagement of new technologies in design experiments.
AIMS OF THE COURSE The central aim of the course is to inform and engage students in a human focused approach to design. The course will focus on physiology as a fundamental and essential tool in the creation, advancement and validation of design concepts. You will be required to examine in great detail the physiological and psychological relationship between people, objects and environments.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES INDN 252 is a studio-based course with weekly lectures and laboratory sessions. It is fundamentally human focused in approach. This course requires students to investigate human and object physiology through experimentation, developing a personal position on the role physiology has in creating, informing and validating design concepts. Creative & Critical Thinking By the end of the course, students will have learned to: • Understand the sourcing, application and capability of qualitative and quantitative data. • Explore the diversity of human proportion and sizes as a broad cross section of the population, and methods of categorizing these people into specific groups. • Explore the relationship between man-made constructions and man. • Understand the physical requirements and limits of the human body and to explore the mental comprehension of these as pain and fatigue. • Respond to and sensitively explore existing human focused interactions, actively involving issues of context, environment and culture in the creation of physiology driven design experiments. • Begin to understand the psychological triggers and influences that create given perceptions of design and how these can be manipulated to change people’s opinions. Communication By the end of the course, students will have learned to: • Transfer and integrate investigative data as design responses, incorporating modelling, photographic, digital, hand-work, drawing and graphics. • Structure and articulate an argument using scientific precedents and design methods. • Developing and utilise a variety of methods and techniques for the recording, prototyping and representation of ergonomic data and experimental tests. • Formulate and advance a hypothesis or design question in both concise writing and 2, 3 and 4 dimensional composition. Leadership By the end of the course, students will have learned to: • Develop an evolving yet firm commitment towards design, and to demonstrate that commitment through a willingness to explore design concepts, develop design skills, and produce coherent design arguments. • Challenge traditional preconceptions of ergonomics and human factors, while engaging the requisite skills, limitations, and potentials in the interaction between environment, humans and products.
COURSE CONTENT As you progress through the course you will: • Initially focus on your own body as a static examination to reveal and quantify specific anomalies and mutations. • Examine specific groups of the general population and established methods of measurement. • Examine your own physiology and biomechanics of structural movement through prototypes
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Explore through participation how people dynamically interact with objects and environments including the range of methods that may be applied to record, analyse and evaluate existing designs. Conclude with the application of physiology as a design response, utilising existing test methods and the progressive development of your own specific testing procedures. It is critical that these testing methods will be pragmatic and robust enough to withstand scrutiny.
COURSE DELIVERY INDN 252 is a studio-based course taught through lectures, labs, studio tutorials and field trips. Attendance and participation in all scheduled sessions is expected (see mandatory requirements).
ASSIGNMENTS / PROJECTS Assignment work in INDN 252 will be all project-based. Two intensive projects will be undertaken during the course. The two projects comprising several parts systematically build upon one another, strengthening the student’s ability to successfully engage progressively more complex and sophisticated design challenges. THE ULTIMATE GOALS OF THE TWO PROJECTS ARE TO: • Create an awareness and relevance of human focused and physiological importance in the design process. • Develop competency in the application of existing test procedures and the creation of new test procedures and related methodology. • Establish a commitment to measuring, documenting and validating design concepts from a human focused perspective. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROJECT FOLLOWS: PROJECT 1 The ultimate objective of Project 1 is to understand the complexities of human physiology. Part 1A, explores in great detail methods of recording, analysing and categorising your own body. From this you will explore how individuals are grouped and measured to establish relevant and workable parameters and design goals. Experiment 1A: Personal Physiology Measurement and recording of a human attribute, revealing and recording anomalies and mutations. Part 1B, explores the human body’s anatomy and movement through observation, measurement and prototyping Experiment 1B: Prototyping Physiology Precise measurement and recording of the mechanics of your body to reproduce design prototypes. Part 1C, explores the relationship and complexity of design between anatomy and an object Experiment 1C: Anatomical Tolerance Measuring anatomical, physiological and material relationships. PROJECT 2 The ultimate objective of Project 2 is applying explorative human focused design methods as a critical part of your design process. Part 2A, explores how people dynamically relate and interact with products. Experiment 2A: People Product Interface Exploring the relationship between people, activity and products. Part 2B, explores the human response; the application of design physiology in the design and development of a product. You will be required to re-interpret a product with physiological findings from experiment 1B. To effectively test your concept you will be required to build a fully functioning and accurately feeling test rig. You will be designing both the product and method of testing the product to substantiate the improvement that has been achieved. This will include the development of relevant scenarios and placement upon the body or applicable environments.
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Experiment 2B: The Second Skin Exploring the application of physiology in the design and development of a product through experimentation.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Assessment Criteria specific to individual projects will be listed in each Project Outline. Overall Assessment Criteria for this course are: • • • • • •
Understanding of anthropometric data, how it can be applied and it’s limitations. Clarity in the graphical representation of anthropometric/design data and conclusions. Comprehension of the physical limits and related movements of the human body. Analytical and critical approach to the testing of ergonomic and physiological issues. Evidence of design physiology being used to inspire and validate designs. Comprehension of the relationship between psychology, physiology and design. INDN 252 is internally assessed by assignment work in the form of 5 Experiments (2 projects). Each is assessed and graded A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D, E, (where C is a PASS). Grades only are issued to students. The final grade for the course is based on the aggregation of the percentage marks for each of the projects, and a final grade of C or better is required to pass the course. The 2 projects (5 experiments) contribute towards the final course grade as follows: Project
Experiment
Duration
Due
Value
Project 1 Part A Personal Physiology Part B Prototyping Physiology Part C Anatomical Tolerance
1 week: 4 weeks: 2 weeks:
th 19 July th 9 Aug th th 19 Aug & 6 Sept
10% 30% 15%
Project 2 Part A People Product Interface Part B The Second Skin
1 weeks: 5 weeks:
th 13 Sept th 14 Oct
10% 35%
Total:
100%
The School has a long tradition of providing critical review of student work as it progresses especially in design projects. This is part of feed-back for learning purposes. Such reviews must not be misunderstood as indicators of standards and they are different from assessment. Students have a responsibility to attend critical reviews at the appointed time as part of the learning process. Review panels are often composed of internal and external members for the appointed times and cannot be re-composed to consider late submissions. Consequently late work will not receive a critical review, though it will be assessed subject to any penalties as set out below. •
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Critical Review: May take place during the development phases of a project as well as at the time of the final submission. Its purpose is to identify strengths and weaknesses in the work and to offer suggestions to generally encourage the student. An encouraging critical review does not necessarily mean a good assessment result. Assessment: May take place at a stage in a project or on final submission (or both). Its purpose is to value the work in terms of the objectives stated in the handout and to express this as a grade. Moderation of all assessment in design is undertaken at the end of the Trimester after critical reviews, involving a wider group of staff than the immediate lecturers in the course. This process ensures fairness.
All grades posted during this course are only provisional results until confirmed by the School Examiners Committee which meets after the examination period.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION Attendance and participation is an important aspect of the learning process, and you are required to attend all the lectures, labs, studios and field trips.
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If extraordinary circumstances arise that require you to be absent from some class sessions, you should discuss the situation with the Course Coordinator as soon as possible.
COURSE EXPECTED WORKLOAD You should expect to spend a total of around 200 hours on this course, including both scheduled class time and independent study. Typically this involves around 10-20 hours per week during the twelve teaching weeks, with the balance during the mid trimester break, study week and examination period. http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about_victoria/avcacademic/publications/assessment-handbook.pdf
READINGS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL Please refer to the list enclosed at the end of this document.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Students will need to provide all materials and equipment as necessary for the completion of required work. It is recommended that you have your own laptop although computer facilities are available at the School. If you are purchasing a laptop and would like information on the minimum requirements please contact the Student Administration Office. While digital cameras are available at the school, it is also recommended that students consider purchasing a digital camera (6 mpxl minimum) and small tripod. Note: The Student Loan, administered by StudyLink, allows students to claim up to $1000 for course related costs for each year of study.
RECORDING OF WORK AND PORTFOLIO You are strongly encouraged to respect and care for your work, making and recording a visual summary of each project in this course. This may be in digital and/or hard copy. The principal purpose of this is to maintain a record of your work for incorporation into your own personal ‘Design Portfolio’. Recording a summary of your work also means it is available if needed for you or the School to exhibit or publish.
SUBMISSION OF WORK Each student is responsible for ensuring their work is submitted to their course tutor on time and in the required format. Late submissions will be penalised as set out below, unless an extension is approved by the Course Coordinator.
EXTENSIONS In the event of illness or other extraordinary circumstances that prevent you from submitting a piece of work on time, or that you feel adversely affect the quality of the work you submit, it is important that you discuss your circumstances with the Course Coordinator as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements may be made. You should complete an Application for Extension form (available from the Faculty Office) for the Course Coordinator to approve. You will also need to provide suitable evidence of your illness or other circumstances. In an emergency, or if you are unable to contact the Course Coordinator, you should advise the Faculty Office of your situation. Work submitted late must be submitted to the Course Coordinator.
PENALTIES Students are required to personally present their work on time at all scheduled reviews and in the location and specified format as set out in project outlines. Except in emergency situations failure to personally present work at any scheduled graded review will result in an automatic failing grade of E for the work being reviewed, unless an extension has been approved in writing in advance by the Course Coordinator.
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Late submissions will not be penalised in the event of illness or other extraordinary circumstances provided students have submitted a request for an extension and received approval in writing from the Course Coordinator (see the Student Administration Office for an Application for Extension form). The extension must be approved in advance of the scheduled review or hand-in except in situations where the nature of the illness or other circumstance prevents this. Work submitted late without the prior agreement of the Course Coordinator will be penalised by a failing grade of E. Furthermore, if work is not handed in within 5 working days of the review without the prior agreement of the Course Coordinator it will be recorded as a non submission. Work submitted late must be submitted directly to the Course Coordinator. Any project work left on the project shelves or elsewhere will be entered on the grade sheet as a no-submission.
MANDATORY COURSE REQUIREMENTS In addition to achieving an average of at least ‘C’ across all assessments, in order to pass the course you must also satisfy the following mandatory course requirements: • Attend and present your project work at all scheduled critical reviews • Complete the Workshop Orientation. For additional information on times of the Workshop Orientation, see the Workshop Technical staff.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES The Faculty of Architecture and Design operates a system of Class Representatives in 100-level courses, and Year Representatives in each of the professional disciplines. Student Representatives are elected during a class session in the first week of teaching. All student representatives will be listed on the STUDiO notice board in the Atrium, and the relevant Representatives are also listed on studio notice boards. Student Representatives have a role in liaising between staff and students to represent the interests of students to academic staff, and also in providing students with a communication channel to STUDiO and VUWSA.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PLAGIARISM Academic integrity means that University staff and students, in their teaching and learning are expected to treat others honestly, fairly and with respect at all times. It is not acceptable to mistreat academic, intellectual or creative work that has been done by other people by representing it as your own original work. Academic integrity is important because it is the core value in which the University’’s learning, teaching and research activities are based. Victoria University’s reputation for academic integrity adds value to your qualification. The University defines plagiarism as presenting someone else’s work as if it were your own, whether you mean to or not. ‘Someone else’s work’ means anything that is not your own idea. Even if it is presented in your own style, you must acknowledge your sources fully and appropriately. This includes: • • • • • •
Material from books, journals or any other printed source The work of other students or students or staff Information from the internet Software programs and other electronic material Designs and ideas The organisation or structuring of any such material
Find out more about plagiarism, how to avoid it and penalties, on the University’s website: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/studying/plagiarism.html
USE OF TURNITIN Student work provided for assessment in this course may be checked for academic integrity by the electronic search engine http://www.turnitin.com. Turnitin is an online plagiarism prevention tool which compares submitted work with a very large database of existing material. At the discretion of the Head of School, handwritten work may be copy-typed by the School and subject to checking by Turnitin. Turnitin will retain a copy of submitted
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material on behalf of the University for detection of future plagiarism, but access to the full text of submissions is not made available to any other party.
WHERE TO FIND MORE DETAILED INFORMATION Find key University dates, explanations of grades and other useful information at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study. Find out about academic progress requirements and restricted enrolment at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/academic-progress. The University’s statutes and policies are available at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy, except qualification statutes, which are available via the Calendar webpage at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/calendar (See Section C). Further information about the University’s academic processes can be found on the website of the Assistant ViceChancellor (Academic) at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about_victoria/avcacademic/default.aspx Students with Impairments Refer to the Meeting the Needs of Students with Impairments Policy, available on the University’s policy website http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy Information regarding support is available from the Faculty Office reception desk. Student Support Staff at Victoria want students to have positive learning experiences at the University. There are a number of support services available to help you directly if your academic progress is causing concern or if there are elements in your life that are affecting your ability to study. These include: • Your course coordinator or programme director; • Staff in your Faculty Student Administration Office; Student Dedicated learning support through Student Learning Support Service; Te Ropu Awhina; Kaiwawao Māori ;Maanaki Pihiphipinga; Disability Support Services and Victoria International; • Wider holistic support through the Health Service; Counselling Service; Financial Support and Advice; Accommodation Service and Career Development and Employment. Find out more at www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/ or email student-services@vuw.ac.nz; • VUWSA employs a Student Advocate who deals with academic problems and provides support, advice and advocacy services, as well as training and supporting class representatives and faculty delegates. The Education Office is located on the ground floor, Student Union Building. Email education@vuwsa.org.nz or tel. 463-6716 or 463-6984.
TE ARO CAMPUS BUILDING RULES AND FACILITIES Students on the Te Aro Campus are required to comply with the Faculty Guidelines relating to the safe use, access and care of the Architecture and Design technical resources and building facilities. These are available on the School website, and in the following documents available from the student R drive: R:\Student Health and Safety Information FAD Health & Safety info – available to all students at R:\Student Health and Safety Information, covering: • Workshop and campus safety • Safety training and safety precautions for the workshops • FAD Hazard Register • Te Aro Campus floor plans FAD Technical Services and Facilities Handbook – issued to all staff and available to all students on the student R drive, covering various local practices, including information on: • Information for new staff and students • Access and booking of teaching / studio spaces, and technical resources • Studio etiquette and rules pertaining to exhibitions, critiques and storage of models/drawings • Housekeeping/cleaning within the studios and workshops • Information on Te Aro IT systems and support • Te Aro campus floor plans
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General information on Faculty/School Technical Facilities including technical staff and their associated areas http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fad/facilities/technical-resource-centre.aspx
WHERE TO GET HELP Vivian Street – Faculty of Architecture and Design Student Administration Office The Faculty’s Student Administration Office is located on the first floor. The first floor counter is the first point of contact for general enquiries and Faculty of Architecture and Design forms. Student Administration Advisors are available to discuss course status and give further advice about Faculty of Architecture and Design qualifications. To check for opening hours call the Faculty Student Administration Office on (04) 463 6200.
HEALTH AND SAFETY Students are reminded that they must comply with any health and safety instructions given by staff members in charge of work places and instructions and signs posted around the campus. All students should familiarise themselves with the FAD Health & Safety Manual and Notices around the Workshops and Laboratories. Students are advised to refer to the Student R drive for safety and other relevant information. R:\Student Health and Safety Information
WITHDRAWAL DATES Information on withdrawals and refunds can be found at: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/payments/withdrawlsrefunds.aspx
SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS & ASSESSMENTS Students must be seated in class no later than 5 minutes prior to the start of lectures. Mobile phones must be turned off. Trimester 2 Planner Week Month Week 28 July
Week 29 July
Week 30 July
Day
Date
M T
11 12
W TH F
13 14 15
M T
18 19
W TH F
20 21 22
M T W
25 26 27
Item
Location
General overview of the course What is physiology? HAND-OUT & DISCUSS PROJECT 1 Part A & B Physiology Lab Introduction to the cyclorama, percentiles and Individual images
VS 221
Group instruction, human physiology Individual instruction: Addition of data and measurements to images
VS 001
Time
Comments Trimester 2 starts
VS 303A
Submit PROJECT 1 Part A Anthropometrics and biomechanics: Measuring methods and methodologies
Dissection (TBA) 9.20am - 12.20pm
Room KK 518
Musculoskeletal: Under the Skin
VS 221
8
(kelburn campus)
TH F M T
28 29 1 2
W TH F
3 4 5
M T W TH F M T W TH F
8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19
Week 36 Sept
M T W TH F M T W TH F M T
22 23 24 25 26 29 30 1 2 3 5 6
Week 37 Sept
W TH F M T
7 8 9 12 13
W TH F M T W TH F M T
14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27
W TH F
28 29 30
Week 40 Oct
M T
3 4
Week 41 Oct
W TH F M T
5 6 7 10 11
Week 31 August
Week 32 August
Week 33 August
Week 34 August
Week 35 August
Week 38 Sept
Week 39 Sept
Musculoskeletal: Under the Skin
VS 001
Too big, too small, just right? Size / growth / aging
VS 221
Scanning HAND OUT & DISCUSS PROJECT 1, Part C
VS 001
Presentation PROJECT 1 Part B
Physiology and Craft
VS 001
The dynamic nature of physiology
VS 221
Review PROJECT 1 Part C Individual and group instruction
(TBA)
Solid-works/scans
Mid trimester break
Trimester 2 continues HAND-OUT & DISCUSS PROJECT 2 HAND IN & TESTING PROJECT 1 Part C
VS 001
Field trip (TBA) Experiments in Psychology (Harvard) Presentation PROJECT 2 Part A
VS 221
Scanning New Physiology
VS 221
Concept review Project 2 Part b Error and assumptions: Interface Design / Controls Individual and group instruction
VS 221
Calibration of assumptions, reality vs opinion Task analysis and Data collection Individual and group instruction
VS 221
Environmental Ergonomics Individual and group instruction
VS 221
Field Trip – C&CDHB (TBA) Handicapped to Super human Biological Design
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VS 221
Orthopedic Surgeon
Individual and group instruction
W TH F
12 13 14
Presentation PROJECT 2 Part B Trimester 2 Ends – Lectures Cease
Week 42 Oct
Week 43 Oct
Week 44 Nov
Week 45 Nov
Week 46 Nov
M T W TH F M
17 18 19 20 21 24
T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F
25 26 27 28 31 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18
Study break
Exams commence Labour Day
Trimester 3 begins
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READINGS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
The following readings are of interest in this course:
Author Dreyfuss, Henry
Title Measure of Man. Human Factors in Design.
Call No. TA166 M484
Dreyfuss, Henry
Measure of Man. Human Factors in Design.
CDR 583
Dul,J & Weerdmeester, Panero, Julius Pheasant, Stephen Roberst & Tomlinson Greene, David Paul. Calais-Germain, Blandine. Saladin, Kenneth S. McCraken, Thomas Vogel Steven
Ergonomics for Beginners.
TA166 D878 E
Human Dimension & Interior Space. Bodyspace
NA2542.4 P191 H TA166 P537 B 3ed
The Fabric of the Body
R836 R645 F
Kinesiology
QP303 G799 K 2ed
Anatomy of movement
QP301 C141 A E
Anatomy & physiology
QP34.5 S159 A 4ed
New Atlas of Human Anatomy.
QM25 N532
Cats' paws and catapults : mechanical worlds of nature and people All periodical can be loaned for 3 days please look at our excellent range
QH513V879C
Human Factors: Factors Society. Applied Ergonomics Viewpoint Axis
TA166 H918
Periodicals
Others Kureishi Hanif
The Journal of the Human
TA166 A652
The Body
Us eful web res ources
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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui
Faculty of Architecture and Design
Work Submitted for Assessment Declaration Form Student’s full name Course
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Assignment/project (number and title)
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Date submitted : _____________________________________________________________________ Refer to the information on Academic Integrity, Plagiarism and Copyright on the back of this form. I confirm that:
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I have read and understood the University’s information on academic integrity and plagiarism contained at http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/plagiarism.aspx and outlined below:
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I have read and understood the general principles of copyright law as set out below:
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This project/assignment is entirely the result of my own work except where clearly acknowledged otherwise:
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Any use of material created by someone else is permitted by the copyright owner.
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Academic Integrity, Plagiarism and Copyright ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity is important because it is the core value on which the University’s learning, teaching and research activities are based. University staff and students are expected to treat academic, intellectual or creative work that has been done by other people with respect at all times. Victoria University’s reputation for academic integrity adds value to your qualification. Academic integrity is simply about being honest when you submit your academic work for assessment • • • • •
You must acknowledge any ideas and assistance you have had from other people. You must fully reference the source of those ideas and assistance. You must make clear which parts of the work you are submitting are based on other people’s work. You must not lie about whose ideas you are submitting. When using work created by others either as a basis for your own work, or as an element within your own work, you must comply with copyright law
(Summarised from information on the University’s Integrity and Plagiarism website: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/studying/plagiarism.html) PLAGIARISM The University defines plagiarism as presenting someone else’s work as if it were your own, whether you mean to or not. ‘Someone else’s work’ means anything that is not your own idea. Even if it is presented in your own style, you must acknowledge your sources fully and appropriately. This includes: • • • • • •
Material from books, journals or any other printed source The work of other students or staff Information from the internet Software programs and other electronic material Designs and ideas The organisation or structuring of any such material
Find out more about plagiarism, how to avoid it and penalties, on the University’s website: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/studying/plagiarism.html COPYRIGHT Copyright law regulates the use of the work of an author, artist, designer or other creator. • • • • •
Copyright applies to created work including designs, music, computer programs, artistic and literary work. The work can be in printed, digital, audio, video or other formats. Normally the author or creator of a work owns the copyright for their lifetime and for 50 years after their death, (although sometimes someone other than the creator of a work owns the copyright to the work, such as the creator’s employer, or a person who commissions the creator’s work). You must have permission from the copyright owner to copy, alter, display, distribute or otherwise use created work. If the creator has applied a Creative Commons licence to a work, this permits others to use the work but only in accordance with that licence.
Further information on copyright is available on the Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/frequently_asked_questions#III1
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